Andrew Ficke

Applying as a photographer for Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, California

Pictured: Northrop B-2 “Spirit of Kitty Hawk” on approach at the 2020 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA.

What I bring to the Table

Experience

As a local news and freelance photographer, I have 4+ years of experience capturing a wide variety of content. This includes portraiture, covering events, weddings, and even photographing aircraft made by Northrop Grumman for publication. I have experience leading and working with others in my previous role as a director of videography and in my current role as the photo/video manager at Forest Home Camps. I believe my experience in these multiple fields contributes to generating meaningful content in any situation.

Quality & Efficiency

While I am always looking for ways to improve my photography skills, I already have an established workflow that focuses on delivering the best quality photos and content in a time-sensitive environment. Often organizations like Northrop Grumman rely on steady streams of content for both marketing and internal use, making this a valuable skill for a photography position.

Storytelling

I am all about using realistic lighting, colors, and composition to tell stories though my content. I firmly believe aerospace and defense work is one of the most intriguing and rewarding fields of work, and I look forward to highlighting Northrop’s important role in the industry to promote employee engagement, events, and business achievements.

Technical Skills

I have extensive technical knowledge stemming from my love of building computers and my B.S. in Management Information Systems. I love leveraging my knowledge of photo/production equipment to choose gear that best fits the job at hand. I use my knowledge of information technology to secure backups of my footage, as well as accelerating my editing workflow. I am well-versed in hardware and software made by Microsoft, Apple, Blackmagic Design, Adobe, Intel, NVIDIA, etc.

Portfolio

A quick look at my work & experience.

Questions? Concerns?

Feel free to reach out to me (Andrew Ficke) at any time! I would love to answer any questions you have about my experience and desire to be a photographer at Northrop Grumman. Feel free to contact me using any of the methods below, or just type down in the box for a secure message! Just leave your name and contact information :)

Andrew Ficke

e: fickephotography@outlook.com

c: (562) 208-3619

i: @ficksterphotography

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t: @ficksterphoto